Ion Configuration Practice

Cations have what charge?

• +

• -

Anions are what charge?

• +

• -

Anions will

• lose electrons

• gain electrons

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Cations will

• Lose electrons

• Gain electrons

Protons are...

• Positive charge

• Negative charge

• Neutral/No charge

Electrons are...

• Positive charge

• Negative charge

• Neutral/No charge

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

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If an atom loses electrons, the charge will be positive.

• true

• false

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Using the picture, which orbital would Calcium lose electrons to form a +2 ion?

• 4s

• 3p

• 3s

• 3d

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Using the picture, which orbital would Chlorine gain electrons to form the Cl -1 ion?

• 3s

• 4s

• 3d

• 3p

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